Intro
Empowering Tomorrow Foundation’s mission is to equip community youth with the healthy relationship tools they need to put them on the path to a brighter future. We are a group of educators with a passion for illuminating the community youth on what safe relations with oneself and others look like, and the imperative qualities needed for a healthy lifestyle.
Purpose
This program was made possible by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2020-ACF-ACYF-TS-1925 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. The information collected will help policy makers, program providers and other stakeholders understand the experiences of youth today and identify ways to reduce risky behaviors.
Procedures
The surveys will include an entry and exit survey. These surveys are not meant to be tests, as there are no right or wrong answers. Your youth's name and personal identifiable information will not be included on the surveys and the responses will remain private to the extent permitted by law.
Study Duration
The surveys are multiple choice questions focusing on relationships and individual behaviors. Public reporting burden for collection of information is estimated to average 8 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and reviewing the collection of information.
Possible Risks
Your youth may experience discomfort with questions that ask about personal attitudes or behaviors. The survey does not contain information that can be used to identify your child, however, as this is a voluntary study, your child may skip any questions that make them feel uncomfortable.
Benefits
The purpose of the study is to use the information obtained to improve Empowering Tomorrow Foundation’s program and benefit future youth who participate in the course
Payment for Participation
You will not receive any compensation for participating in this study. However, upon completion of the course, we may hold a celebratory party, with food and prizes.
Privacy
Empowering Tomorrow Foundation takes personal information and privacy seriously. As the surveys are meant to be anonymous, this form and other identifiable information for your youth will not be attached in any way to the surveys. They will be stored separately in a locked filing cabinet and/or encrypted file. Your youth's information will be used only for program improvement purposes. The surveys will not be shared outside of the study team, including with schools or other programs where your child may be enrolled. However, there are unique circumstances that may require the research team to share your child's information with others: • If it is required by law due to mandated reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect. • If we think your child or someone else is harmed. • Sponsors, government agencies or research staff sometimes review consent forms like this and other study records. They do this to make sure the study is done safely and legally. Anyone who reviews study records would keep your information private.
Your Rights and Voluntary Participation
We hope that you will want your youth to be involved in the study, but you are not required to give permission. Both the parent/guardian AND youth must agree to participation to receive the surveys. As mentioned previously, even if you give consent to participate in the study, your child may skip or not answer questions that may make them uncomfortable. If your child does not participate in the surveys, they will not be treated differently and will still receive services.
Your Questions
If you have any questions or concerns related to the program, please contact us at info@etfct.org and a team member will respond promptly.